# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=400 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 401 --- ## [Emojis not supported?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-not-supported/321060)
**Author:** [@idontexist](https://meta.discourse.org/u/idontexist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-not-supported/321060 "2024-08-11T00:04:40Z")
i uploaded some emojis yet some didn’t show up, are webp and gif not supported? --- ## [Can You Restrict Signups Using \`swot\` Email Verification?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-restrict-signups-using-swot-email-verification/321030)
**Author:** [@tpglitch](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tpglitch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-restrict-signups-using-swot-email-verification/321030 "2024-08-10T23:26:20Z")
Hello, Can anyone give information on how it would be possible to regulate signups that only people can signup if their email passes swot: https://github.com/leereilly/swot It is written in Ruby, just like Discourse. --- ## [SSL zero length .cer file](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ssl-zero-length-cer-file/281600)
**Author:** [@Berosus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Berosus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ssl-zero-length-cer-file/281600 "2024-08-10T20:29:42Z")
Hi, I’m trying to install Discourse from the official github page, on Ubuntu 22.04 Server LTS - from the latest AWS AMI. The networking is configured, with FQDNS attached the host and elastic IP. Everything deploys cor… --- ## [Mobile navigation bar dropdown throws console error on close](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-navigation-bar-dropdown-throws-console-error-on-close/321047)
**Author:** [@Alteras](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Alteras)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-navigation-bar-dropdown-throws-console-error-on-close/321047 "2024-08-10T18:11:01Z")
Priority/Severity: Very low - No discernible impact on UX. However, will give anyone working with the addNavigationBarItem pluginAPI a scare. Platform: Reproduced in Firefox & Chrome in responsive mode, Mobile site vi… --- ## [Backups go to s3, but still a few random local backups stored](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-go-to-s3-but-still-a-few-random-local-backups-stored/314903)
**Author:** [@rahim123](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rahim123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-go-to-s3-but-still-a-few-random-local-backups-stored/314903 "2024-08-10T17:42:36Z")
Hi there, I was checking my disk space and I found a significant amount of data in /var/discourse/shared/standalone/backups/default/ despite my backups being configured to s3. 3.6G Sep 15 2023 forum-com-2023-09-15-0606… --- ## [Adding Maths support for Chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-maths-support-for-chat/252018)
**Author:** [@Anton\_Akhmerov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anton_Akhmerov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-maths-support-for-chat/252018 "2024-08-10T17:29:20Z")
I have a recently upgraded discourse instance (discourse 92bb728fe5, discourse-math f9cf94d2). I have configured discourse-math to use katex, but the problem appears with mathjax too. I observe that math is rendered corr… --- ## [Backups show on new admin sidebar when they are "disabled"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-show-on-new-admin-sidebar-when-they-are-disabled/321039)
**Author:** [@mentalstring](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mentalstring)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-show-on-new-admin-sidebar-when-they-are-disabled/321039 "2024-08-10T16:41:34Z")
I’m currently experimenting with 3.3 on a staging machine and when I activated the new admin sidebar, I got this menu: But, accessing Backups leads to: This being a staging server, we had set enable\_backups to fa… --- ## [Rebuilding discourse when executing some place, my server will be a lot of lag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuilding-discourse-when-executing-some-place-my-server-will-be-a-lot-of-lag/321033)
**Author:** [@0x22f1a6543a0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/0x22f1a6543a0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuilding-discourse-when-executing-some-place-my-server-will-be-a-lot-of-lag/321033 "2024-08-10T13:47:57Z")
When the build is executed to print “Node.js heap\_size\_limit (888.75) is less than 2048MB. Setting --max-old-space-size=2048 and CHEAP\_SOURCE\_MAPS=1” servre will be a lot of lag, why? and i wait it over 1 hours…it’s usel… --- ## [My Discourse is down. Can't load anything](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-discourse-is-down-cant-load-anything/321020)
**Author:** [@WesPenre](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WesPenre)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-discourse-is-down-cant-load-anything/321020 "2024-08-10T13:00:39Z")
Hello support team, My Discourse page at https://wespenreboards.com/ is down. We can’t even pull up the login page. I have had a problem with certificates before, but that doesn’t seem to be the case this time. I ran th… --- ## [Embedded Posts: How to open link in new window?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedded-posts-how-to-open-link-in-new-window/321027)
**Author:** [@Brandon007](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Brandon007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedded-posts-how-to-open-link-in-new-window/321027 "2024-08-10T12:59:23Z")
Good morning! With respect to embedding Discourse posts on another site, is there a way to make the embedded posts open the link in a new window/tab? I searched, but couldn’t find anything. \
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**Author:** [@danekhollas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danekhollas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-about-page-does-not-display-moderators-that-are-also-administrators/86329 "2024-08-10T12:11:26Z")
It seems that when you are both admin and a moderator, you are listed only as an admin at /about page. I assuming this is a bug… --- ## [Faster disk space calculation for upload heavy instances](https://meta.discourse.org/t/faster-disk-space-calculation-for-upload-heavy-instances/318997)
**Author:** [@Overgrow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Overgrow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/faster-disk-space-calculation-for-upload-heavy-instances/318997 "2024-08-10T10:05:49Z")
The ‘du’ command, which is used to retrieve disk space used by uploads, was causing performance issues for my admin dashboard. Yes, we have a LOT of image uploads. Rather than disabling it altogether (we have grafana/pro… --- ## [Does max\_personal\_messages\_per\_day Apply to AI Bot?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-max-personal-messages-per-day-apply-to-ai-bot/321016)
**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-max-personal-messages-per-day-apply-to-ai-bot/321016 "2024-08-10T09:16:51Z")
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but since the AI Bot utilizes personal messaging, am I correct in thinking that the max\_personal\_messages\_per\_day site setting under “Rate Limits” also applies to the AI Bot? --- ## [A forum forgets automatic AI caption](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-forum-forgets-automatic-ai-caption/312336)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-forum-forgets-automatic-ai-caption/312336 "2024-08-10T08:51:46Z")
These are parameters what I am using: iPad DiscourseHub standard install, upgraded three days ago OpenAI/GPT-4o My forum forgets that there is such thing as automatic captioning. It has consent to do it, but it acts l… --- ## [How to separate uploaded files to another server](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-separate-uploaded-files-to-another-server/320994)
**Author:** [@Yt.w](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yt.w)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 7:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-separate-uploaded-files-to-another-server/320994 "2024-08-10T07:59:04Z")
I have 2 VPS, and I would like set 1 VPS only save upload files. and another 1 only run discourse program. Is there any way to do it? --- ## [Chat box and After Header content issue on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-box-and-after-header-content-issue-on-mobile/320806)
**Author:** [@Vaping\_Community](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vaping_Community)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-box-and-after-header-content-issue-on-mobile/320806 "2024-08-10T06:08:54Z")
Discourse 3.4.0.beta1-dev iPhone SE 2020 I’m seeing an issue on mobile where the chat box is being pushed down if there is content in after header, in my case 2 adverts as shown in the picture, I cannot get to the repl… --- ## [How to give users the freedom to generate API tokens for themselves?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-give-users-the-freedom-to-generate-api-tokens-for-themselves/320904)
**Author:** [@Taskovich](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Taskovich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-give-users-the-freedom-to-generate-api-tokens-for-themselves/320904 "2024-08-10T05:04:54Z")
Hello dear users of this forum. Recently I wanted to create a bot that would be useful on our forum, but it requires an API token to work. I am a very ordinary user and am not an administrator to generate a token, but th… --- ## [Rebuild appears to work, but site is not loading properly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-appears-to-work-but-site-is-not-loading-properly/320934)
**Author:** [@keith2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/keith2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-appears-to-work-but-site-is-not-loading-properly/320934 "2024-08-09T22:58:13Z")
How do I properly troubleshoot it? It looks like I might have an issue with letsencrypt not being able to renew the certificate. When running .launcher logs app the logs mention checking /shared/letsencrypt, but tha… --- ## [Double auth with Duo, how to rename account?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/double-auth-with-duo-how-to-rename-account/320982)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/double-auth-with-duo-how-to-rename-account/320982 "2024-08-09T21:23:27Z")
Hi I tried to activate my double auth on my Discourse site (I am admin), I scanned the QR code but then in my Duo auth app, the label for the Discourse account was created as “Google” and not my site name, Apparently I c… --- ## [Can two Discourse Instances share and use One Database?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-two-discourse-instances-share-and-use-one-database/320974)
**Author:** [@oga](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-two-discourse-instances-share-and-use-one-database/320974 "2024-08-09T20:15:53Z")
I have been asked this question. Can Two separate Discourse Instances share and use the same Database. Scenario: One Company that has global Offices locations. Office and Location 1 named COMPANY Foobu.Foobu.com is … --- ## [Admin versus Moderator and Groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-versus-moderator-and-groups/36539)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-versus-moderator-and-groups/36539 "2024-08-09T20:14:09Z")
OK, strange question here. With the upcoming improvements to group messaging, I am wondering if there is/will be a built in system for messaging just the moderators (not all staff). To go with that, does the admin/mode… --- ## [No notification for topics to be approved?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-notification-for-topics-to-be-approved/320953)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-notification-for-topics-to-be-approved/320953 "2024-08-09T18:09:05Z")
Hello I am the only administrator on my site and there is no moderator, is this why I am not notified of new posts to approve? --- ## [Change hover background color for nav class buttons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-hover-background-color-for-nav-class-buttons/320801)
**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-hover-background-color-for-nav-class-buttons/320801 "2024-08-09T19:48:27Z")
Hi, found this discussion: I tried to adapt to my case which is how to change the background color for nav buttons when hovering them (not when they are active). My poor CSS knowledge did not suffice… Help appreciated … --- ## [Data Management Bootcamp and Skills Academy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-management-bootcamp-and-skills-academy/320961)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-management-bootcamp-and-skills-academy/320961 "2024-08-09T19:00:52Z")
Another Humble Bundle people might be interested in. --- ## [Is it possible to read all old message in an email account to create new topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-read-all-old-message-in-an-email-account-to-create-new-topics/320901)
**Author:** [@rrodrigueznt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rrodrigueznt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-read-all-old-message-in-an-email-account-to-create-new-topics/320901 "2024-08-09T18:03:38Z")
Hi! We’ve started considering Discourse as a bridge between email lists and a more structured “board-like” system. It looks promising! Thanks in advance for making this cool tool available! Allowing new topics by email … --- ## [How do I configure Category Text align, to = Center?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-category-text-align-to-center/320930)
**Author:** [@oga](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oga)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-category-text-align-to-center/320930 "2024-08-09T17:06:41Z")
First take a look at the official Discourse categories HEADINGS. Notice how they are Centered on the Header display like these Notice how both the header and the Text below are centered? Now look at mine. Mine… --- ## [In theory, could you make discourse look like phpBB?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-theory-could-you-make-discourse-look-like-phpbb/23652)
**Author:** [@Kasper](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kasper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-theory-could-you-make-discourse-look-like-phpbb/23652 "2024-08-09T16:07:59Z")
Let me first say that I personally prefer using discourse forums above phpbb forums for a couple of reasons, mainly functionality related. On a phpbb forum I still sometimes have things like “Oh wait ! This guy actually d… --- ## [No worries is a complete sentence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-worries-is-a-complete-sentence/320517)
**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-worries-is-a-complete-sentence/320517 "2024-08-09T15:56:08Z")
I just answered in a dialog with a user “no worries.” (including the fullstop) in a message and it was rejected as “An error occurred: Body seems unclear, is it a complete sentence?”. Can I make this literature critic l… --- ## [How are you increasing response rate in a community support forum?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-increasing-response-rate-in-a-community-support-forum/315429)
**Author:** [@noahl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/noahl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-increasing-response-rate-in-a-community-support-forum/315429 "2024-08-09T15:08:22Z")
We currently have a response rate of ~60%, and want to increase it. We currently average ~500 topics a month, meaning ~200 topics don’t get a response. The forum is focused on community support, so we encourage most int… --- ## [Identifying up-and-coming top contributors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/identifying-up-and-coming-top-contributors/317633)
**Author:** [@noahl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/noahl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/identifying-up-and-coming-top-contributors/317633 "2024-08-09T14:55:29Z")
How are you identifying up-and-coming top contributors? It’s pretty easy to pull up a list of accounts and how often they’re contributing and deduce a list of top contributors, but is there any way to identify accounts … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=399) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=401)